GENCFO and Global Excel Summit Partner to Elevate Finance and Excel Mastery!

We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership between GENCFO, the world’s leading finance leadership community, and the Global Excel Summit (GES), a premium, award-winning conference renowned for connecting and empowering the brightest minds in Excel.

This partnership represents a unique opportunity to combine GENCFO’s expertise in finance leadership and digital transformation with GES’s mission to inspire and elevate Excel users to mastery. Together, we aim to empower our communities with unparalleled learning, networking, and career growth opportunities.

A Partnership Built for Excellence

As part of this collaboration, GES will proudly partner on a category at the GENCFO Awards 2025, recognising outstanding innovation and leadership in finance transformation. But the benefits extend far beyond the awards:

  • Unparalleled Learning Opportunities
    With GES’s focus on delivering world-class learning experiences, GENCFO members will gain access to exclusive training and content to hone their Excel and analytics skills, empowering them to make smarter, faster decisions in their roles.
  • Expanding Professional Networks
    Both communities will have the chance to connect with like-minded professionals, from finance leaders to Excel enthusiasts, fostering collaboration across industries.
  • Cutting-Edge Insights
    Stay ahead of the curve with insights into the latest trends and innovations in finance, analytics, and technology, tailored for those looking to lead with agility, data, and digital tools.
  • Member Benefits
    GENCFO members can take advantage of exclusive discounts and opportunities to participate in GES events, including the Global Excel Summit 2025, where GENCFO representatives will be on hand to share knowledge and insights.

Chris Argent, Founder of GENCFO, said:

“This partnership with the Global Excel Summit marks an exciting step forward for our community. Their expertise in empowering professionals through Excel mastery aligns perfectly with our mission to leverage data and technology for the next generation of finance leadership. Together, we’re creating opportunities to learn, connect, and lead.”
 

About the Global Excel Summit

GES, delivers one-of-a-kind annual experiences designed to inspire and elevate Excel users from around the world. Their mission is to connect professionals, expand networks, and provide the tools needed to stay at the forefront of industry trends.

Together, GENCFO and GES are paving the way for innovation, leadership, and excellence in the ever-evolving world of finance and technology. We look forward to enhancing both communities through this groundbreaking partnership.


 

Author

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Christopher Argent, Founder & MD, GENCFO
GENCFO Team

“Chris Argent isn’t here to play by finance’s old rulebook - he’s here to rewrite it.” From challenging outdated corporate thinking to rallying finance leaders around a more connected, adaptable future, the founder of GENCFO is leading a quiet revolution in how CFOs and finance leadership work, think, and influence. Chris Argent, founder of GENCFO, is a finance leader redefining the role beyond business partnering. A self-described “reluctant accountant,” he’s built a global community for progressive accounting and finance leaders who value connection over competition and action over tradition. Chris believes the greatest risk to the profession is clinging to outdated norms, and that mindset and adaptability outpace any technological change. His work champions leaders who turn new ideas into real-world change, blending people-centred strategies with new ways of working and technology. In conversations, he challenges, provokes, and inspires - proving that the future of finance belongs to those ready to lead it together.

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